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The Kathmandu valley is named after Kasthamandap, an imposing pagoda near Hanumandhoka. From the history,
the city was built in 723 A.D. It is surrounded by green mountains, above
which tower mighty snow capped peaks. It consists of three main cities of
great historic and cultural interest, Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. The
Kathmandu valley covers 218sq. miles. It is situated at 1340 meters above
sea level. Some tourist pronounce Kathmandu as Katmandu or Katmando
or catmando.
For most visitors to
Nepal, the Kathmandu valley is their arrival point and the focus of their
visit. This small valley sheltered by mountains is the historical centre of
Nepal.
Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur are the places
where temples, shrines and palaces were made and re-made. From
Kathmandu valley, Nepalese art and culture were also developed and
refined in many stages. Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur each have
their own artistic, architectural and historical background . Beyond
the cities there are hundreds of temples and shrines, traditional
villages, agricultural scenes and many more beauties are present in
Nepal.

Major sightseeing places in Kathmandu city
Machendranath Temple, Akash Bhairab Temple, Hanumandhoka, Temple of Kumari,
Kasthamandap, Ashok Vinayak, Jaisidewal, Mahakalsthan, Bhadrakali Temple,
Baluju Water Garden, Swayambhunath, National History Museum, Pashupatinath
Temple, Guheswari Temple, Chabahil Stupa, Chandra Vinayak, Bouddanath,
Kirtipur (historical town) Dakshinkali temple. Sight seeing around Pokhara
Millions of people travel
thousands of miles in the search of Heaven or Paradise on Earth ,fully unaware
of the existence of a corner of real paradise. Pokhara valley is situated at an
altitude of 827 meters from sea level. This is one of the picturesque spots of
Nepal. Its lovely lakes and mountains enhance the beauty of the valley. Pokhara
is situated 200 kilometers west of Kathmandu. It is linked by Air and by road
from Kathmandu and the Indian border Sunauli. Pokhara offers magnificent views
of Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Manaslu, five peaks of Annapurna and others.This
is one of the few places in the world to provide such a dramatic view in a
sub-tropical setting. The nearest snow-capped mountain, Fishtail, is less then
30 kilometers from Pokhara. Pokhara's numerous lakes offer fishing, boating and
swimming.
Climate of Pokhara
Pokhara has a pleasent climate and can be visited any
time of the year. Even during summer, the temperature does not riseabove 30-32
degree celcius. And as a rain begin, the temperature goes down considerably,
coolong the valley.
Access to Pokhara
Pokhara is situated 200 kilometers west from
Kathmandu and is well connected by road and also by air. Pokhara can be reached
in 6 hours bus ride and just 30 minutes by Airplane from Kathmandu. And it is
also connected with Indo-Nepal border. There is daily bus services from Pokhara
to Indian border of kakarvitta in the east, Birjung, Biratnagar and Sunauli in
the middle part, Nepaljung and Mahendra Nagar in the west.
Caves and Water
Falls in Pokhara
Pokhara is famous for limestone caves such as
Mahendra Cave, Gupteshwar Mahadev and others. Davis Fall is the most famous
water fall in Pokhara, which comes to its gushing best just before disappearing
underground.
Mountains and Hills in Pokhara
Like the artifical painting from east to west, the
breathtaking views of the world famous Himalayan ranges of Annapurna. Dhaulagiri,
Machhapuchhre and other appear so close as to make you feel that you can almost
touch them. Sarankot, Kaskikot, Kalikasthan, Bharat Pokhari and the Pumdi Bhumdi
Hills commands beautiful views of the valley and the mountains. The places are
also ventage points to view sunrise and sunsets over the majestic Himalayan
peaks
Lakes and Rivers in
Pokhara
Pokhara is also known as lake city. There are seven
famous lakes - Phewa or Fewa, Begnas and Rupa being the most well known ones.
the glacial river Seti, flows right through the heart of the Pokhara valley and
goes completely underground at certain places.Which is also called seti or white
Gandaki because of the limestones sediments that give the water a milky tint.
This river cuts the deepest gorge in Nepal.
Temples and
Monasteries in Pokhara
The Bindabasini temple is the centre of religious
activity in the old bazaar area. Located right in the middle of the fewa
lake,barahi Temple attracts many tourist and Hindu pilgrims from Nepal and
abroad. Another Hindu shrine is the Bhadrakali temple, which is situated on a
small but beautiful hill with pleasent surroundinds. Some other temples in
Pokhara are Narayan Than, Ram Mandir, Krishna Mandir, Kedareswor Mahadav Mindir
Lamakhor Lakeside.
World Peace Pagoda , a massive Buddhist stupa, is situated on the top of a hill
on the southern shores of Fewa Lake. Besides being an impressive sight, this
shrine, built by Japanese, is a great vantage point offering spectacular views
of the Lake as well as Pokhara city.
Museums and Heritage sites in Pokhara
The Annapurna museum displays a large variety of
butterflies, moths and insects and also cement models depicting Nepal's
wildlife. The Annapurna museum is located inside the Prithivi Narayan Campus.
The Pokhara regional museum exhibits a variety of items that captures the
culture and customes of different tribes and races of Nepal.The regional museum
is located at Naya Sadak. The Mountaineering Museum provides detailed
information on mountaineering expeditions in Nepal. The Mountaineering Museum is
very new and it is located in Ghari Patan which is close to Pokhara Eye
Hospital.
Boating and Fishing
in Pokhara
Boating and fishing are the most popular attractions of the Phewa
lake. hiring a boat for a couple of hours and heading out to the other side of
the lake bordering the forested hill and taking a swim can be the highlight of a
warm day.
Adventure and
trekking in Pokhara
Paragliding, Golfing, Boating, Swimming, Fishing, Micro-light
aircraft , Bicycleing and hikeing in the hills are the most adventure activities
in Pokhara. The valley is the starting point of some of the most popular treks
in the country.
Culture of Pokhara
Pokhara - a dazzing mountains landmark in the west of Nepal is a
melting pot of various ethnic groups comprising Brahman, Chhetri, Newars, magars,
Gurangs etc vibrant in their respective cultures and in pure harmony.
Sight seeing Bhaktapur
Nepal
Major sightseeing places in the
Bhaktapur city
Durbar
Square, Nyatapole Temple, Bhairabnath Temple, Pujarinath Temple, Surya Vinayak,
Changu Narayan Temple
Sight seeing Patan Nepal
Major sightseeing places in the Patan city
Durbar Square, Krishna Mandir, MahaBoudha, Hiranya
Verna Mahavihar, Kumbheshwor, JagatNarayan Temple, Rudra Verna Mahavihar,
Machendranath and Minnath Temple, Tibetain center Jawalakhel, Godavari, and
Fulchoki Hill.
Sight seeing Lumbini
Nepal
Lumbini is situated 300 kilometers from
Kathmandu and 190 kilometers south of Pokhara. This is a holy place because it
is the birthplace of Lord Buddha. This is also known as the pilgrimage
destination of the world's millions of Buddhists as well as other researchers
and visitors. This is one of the World Heritage site listed by UNESCO.
Sight seeing Nagarkot
Nepal
Nagarkot is also a popular tourist
destination of Nepal. It is situated 32 kilometers east of Kathmandu at an
altitude of 2,175 meters. The panoramic view of the major peaks including Mt.
Everest can be seen from here. This place is also famous for viewing sunrise and
sunset.
Sight seeing Chitwan Nepal
Royal Chitwan National Park covers about 932 Sq. kilometers,
as a successful research center of wildlife and nature conservation. The Park is
situated in the tropical and sub-tropical lowland of the mid-southern part of
Nepal. The Park has a large area of low, heavy-forested hills bordering with
India on the south, which is also known as a haven of wildlife. The Park has
been covered by different vegetation. The shorea rebusta that is known as a Sal
tree in Nepali covers around 70%, grassland 20% and others 10% . Commonly seen
animals in the park are the Royal Bengal tiger, one horned rhinoceros, wild
boar, gaur, neelgai, wild elephant, striped hyena, pangolin, chital, wild dog,
langur etc.
The Park also contains more then 450 species of birds. Some
birds are listed as rare birds. The rare birds found in the Park are the bangle,
horizon, giant hornbill, and lesser floricon, black and white stock. The other
birds like peacock, fowl kingfisher, woodpecker, flycatcher and toucan are also
found in the Park.
In Royal Chitwan National Park, accommodation ranges from a
simple hut, to rest houses with attached bathrooms, to well equipped luxury
resorts, with the difference in services and prices they offer.
The main activities in the jungle are:
Elephant ride (safari),
Bird watching tour,
Canoe rides, Nature walk/ Jungle walk,
Jungle drive,
Tharu stick dances, Wild life slide show
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